Vocabulary Chapter 18

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Corona radiata.
Adhering follicular cells that surround the egg
Implantation.
Embryonic development
Morula
Associated with pre-embryonic development
Differentiation
When cells take on specific structure and function during development
Nervous system
During development, the first system in the body to become visibly differentiated
Morphogenesis
During development, when cells begin to move in the embryo in relation to other cells
Chorion
A developing chick is provided with nutrients via the yolk sac. In humans what structure serves the same role ?
Placenta
This structure produces progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy
Placenta
Expelled during stage 3 of labor
Fetus
Word that describes developing human from the third through ninth months
Testosterone
This hormone will not be produced if there is a defective SRY gene
Oxytocin
Hormone responsible for onset and continuation of labor
Fertilization
Moment when the sex of an individual is determined
Umbilical arteries
Carry oxygen poor blood to placenta during development
Episiotomy
Surgical procedure to enlarge birth canal.